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Coconut Dahl Soup

Coconut Dahl Soup

Immerse yourself in the comforting embrace of this exquisite Coconut Dahl Soup, a recipe truly made for nourishing the soul. This vibrant, creamy concoction perfectly balances the warmth of aromatic spices with the subtle sweetness of coconut milk and the earthy goodness of red lentils.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (200g) red lentils, dried, rinsed thoroughly
  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 411g) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumi
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 5 oz (140g) fresh baby spinach
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes (undrained). Add the rinsed red lentils and stir well.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  7. Stir in the coconut milk and fresh spinach. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Adjust seasonings with salt and black pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

Rinse lentils thoroughly to remove excess starch. Toast spices properly to enhance flavor. Adjust consistency with vegetable broth as needed. Fresh lime and cilantro are essential for flavor.